Yamaha vmx17y(c) User Manual

Page of 114
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT 
LABELS
 
 ..............................................1-1
 
SAFETY INFORMATION
 
  ...................2-1
 
DESCRIPTION
 
  ...................................3-1
Left view ...........................................3-1
Right view .........................................3-2
Controls and instruments..................3-3
 
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS
 
........................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock .................4-1
Indicator and warning lights .............4-2
Speedometer unit  ............................4-4
Multi-function display  .......................4-5
Handlebar switches  .......................4-12
Clutch lever ....................................4-14
Shift pedal ......................................4-14
Brake lever  ....................................4-15
Brake pedal  ...................................4-15
ABS ...............................................4-16
Fuel tank cap  .................................4-17
Fuel ................................................4-18
Catalytic converters  .......................4-19
Seats .............................................4-20
Adjusting the front fork ...................4-22
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ....................................4-24
Luggage strap holders ...................4-26
EXUP system  ................................4-26
Sidestand ...................................... 4-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ......... 4-27
 
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
 
.............. 5-1
 
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS
 
.................................. 6-1
Starting the engine  .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Engine break-in  ............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT
 
.................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the 
emission control system  .............. 7-3
General maintenance and 
lubrication chart  ........................... 7-4
Removing and installing the 
cowling and panels  ...................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs  .............. 7-11
Canister (for California only)  ......... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  .... 7-12
Final gear oil .................................. 7-15
Coolant .......................................... 7-17
Air filter element  ............................ 7-20
Checking the engine idling 
speed ......................................... 7-20
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ............................................ 7-21
Valve clearance  ............................ 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels  .................................. 7-24
Clutch lever  ................................... 7-24
Checking the front brake lever 
free play ..................................... 7-24
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch ......................................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads ........................................... 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level  ....... 7-26
Changing the brake and clutch 
fluids .......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ........................................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ................ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers .............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the 
brake pedal ................................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the 
shift pedal  .................................. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the 
sidestand ................................... 7-29
Checking the front fork .................. 7-30
Checking the steering  ................... 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-31
Battery ........................................... 7-31